Charles Giuliano
Bio:
Publisher & Editor. Charles was the director of exhibitions for the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University where he taught art history and the humanities. He taugh tModern Art and the Avant-garde for Metropolitan College of Boston University. After many years as a contributor, columnist and editor for a range of print publications from Art New England, Art News, the Boston Phoenix, the Boston Herald Traveler and Patriot Ledger, to mention a few, he went on line with Maverick Arts which evolved into a website.
Recent Articles:
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Fulper Word
Damage Control for a Rare Bowl
By: - Sep 20th, 2014With her husband Jeff, when not making art and writing poetry, Jane is a partner in Hudson's Antiques at Mass MoCA. Here she considers the nature of condition and value.
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You Word
A Poet and Her Muse
By: - Sep 20th, 2014Decades later Jane Hudson, artist and musician, returns to her first love poetry. Here she evokes what inspires her.
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Nature Word
Studio Visit
By: - Sep 20th, 2014Lee Kransner was anxious to promote the career of her husband Jackson Pollock. She invited Hans Hofmann the renowned German artist, teacher and mentor to a generation of Post War artists to visit the studio
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Anita O'Day Word
Errand Boy for Jazz Singer
By: - Sep 19th, 2014During her week at Sandy's, from airport to airport, Anita O'Day owned me. Recalling running errands for one of the great jazz singers of her generation. What a dame.
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Mulligan Stew Word
Tirade in an Elevator
By: - Sep 19th, 2014There is nothing more soulful and sensual than the rich baritone of Gerry Mulligan. A routine interview proved to be anything but as he was pissed about everything.
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Bitches Brew Word
Miles Combed His Hair
By: - Sep 19th, 2014When Bitches Brew was released it changed the jazz world. I spent months researching a series of Sunday features on Miles Davis from Charlie Parker to this landmark double LP. Through Columbia Records PR guy Sal Ingeme,, a friend of Miles, I got to speak to him after the gig at Lennie's on the Turnpike. That night I learned a lot about Miles as well as the art of the interview. Come prepared but willing to improvise. After the first question all that research went out the window.
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LAX Word
First Visit to City of Angels
By: - Sep 19th, 2014One of the first American critics to interview Elton John he invited me to LA for a party. There was a VIP on my plane and another one in the airport.
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Native Dancer Word
In the Zone
By: - Sep 19th, 2014Three dudes enjoy an afternoon in the Combat Zone. Barry was dressed for success.
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Ghosts Word
From The Merit of Light
By: - Sep 19th, 2014Ghost from the collection The Merit of Light. Written in Provence.
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Lunch With Dexter Gordon Word
Frozen Schnapps in Copenhagen
By: - Sep 18th, 2014Jazz giant Dexter Gordon was strung out and on the run when he fled to Denmark. He was off smack when I had a schnapps fueled lunch with him in Copenhagen. Not long after he returned to the States in triumph.
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Royal Pain Word
Childhood Encounter with the Duke of Windsor
By: - Sep 18th, 2014My career as a journalist started young with an interview with the Duke of Windsor. It proved to be suitably imperious.
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Sophisticated Lady Word
Encountering Duke Ellington on the Road
By: - Sep 18th, 2014An afternoon appointment to interview Duke Ellington led to a strange encounter. Beginning with an angry woman loudly evicted from his suite in the Eliot Hotel.
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The Mooche Word
Duke, Buddy Rich, George Frazier
By: - Sep 18th, 2014As a teenager my first visit to a nightclub occurred when my Uncle Brother, a huge fan, took me to see Duke Ellington at Storyville in Copley Square. Years later, as a jazz critic, he joined me to hear big band drummer Buddy Rich. In the tiny dressing room we had an odd encounter.
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Kingdome City by Playwright Sheri Wilner Theatre
World Premiere at La Jolla Playhouse
By: - Sep 18th, 2014The La Jolla Playhouse launched the world premiere of “Kingdome City†by playwright Sheri Wilner directed by Jackson Gay. “Kingdom City†is playwright Wilner’s take on the state of censorship in the United States in the 21st century. Like Arthur Miller before her she uses the metaphor of “The Crucible†to examine thorny problems and issues plaguing American society when it comes to religious issues versus political situations and protected First Amendment rights to free speech.
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Elvin Jones Word
Sweating It Out
By: - Sep 16th, 2014My first assignment for the daily Herald Traveler was covering Elvin Jones. There was a surprise when I visited his dressing room.
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Trane Word
Giant Steps in Boston
By: - Sep 16th, 2014Only got to hear Trane once. He died young. Surprised that just one tune comprised the set.
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Sed Festival Word
Ancient Egyptian Ritual
By: - Sep 16th, 2014On the occasion of his Jubilee Year the Pharaoh was tested in front of the court. Initially there were consequences which eventually evolved into ceremony and ritual.
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Boston Mayah Walsh on the Arts Opinion
Reply to Larry Stark
By: - Sep 16th, 2014Veteran Boston theatre critic Larry Stark wrote an open letter to Boston Mayor Martin Walsh. He stated his disappointment that campaign promises to the arts community were soon forgotten. We posted his original letter which is linked in this reply from the Mayor's spokesperson longtime arts advocate Joyce Linehan.
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Road Kill Word
I Read the News Today Oh Boy
By: - Sep 13th, 2014The Globe today read. The driver of a tractor trailer was killed when his vehicle flipped over onto the median on Route 128 near Lexington, State Police said.
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Weather or Not Word
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Phoenix Theatre in Indianapolis Theatre
Launching 2014-2015 Season
By: - Sep 13th, 2014This season the Phoenix Theatre is presenting the various ways we laugh. Humor is how we manage to get through the tragedies and absurdities of life. They've put together a lineup of stories featuring a rich variety of comedic styles.
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Beef and Boards Announces Season Theatre
Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis
By: - Sep 13th, 2014Our Indianapolis contributor and ATCA member, Melissa Hall, is set for another season of dinnert theatre at Beef and Boards. The company is note for lavishly staged productions of popular musicals. As well as decent roast beef.
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Modern Art in the Berkshires Fine Arts
Clark Curator David Breslin Part Two
By: - Sep 12th, 2014Through October 13 the new special exhition galleries of the Clark Art Instiute feature Make It New: Abstract Painting from the National Gallery of Art 1950-1975. This is part two of a dialogue with Clark curator David Breslin who worked with Harry Cooper of the National Gallery. We discussed how this changes art history and the impact of the exhibition on showing modern art in the Berkshires.
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Susan Erony’s Redeeming Pessimism Fine Arts
Trident Gallery Gloucester, Mass.
By: - Sep 12th, 2014In the heart of downtown Gloucester, a short walk from the renovated and expanded Cape Ann Museum of Art is the ambitious Trident Gallery. Unlike the tourist kitsch of the majority of Gloucester and Rockport galleries this venue speaks to the historic role of Cape Ann as a vibrant modernist art colony. Susan Erony is an example of the small but seminal community of professional artists represented by gallerist Matthew Swift. In his catalogue essay published here he offers an insightful overview of the issues and work of a concerned artist.
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Modern Theatre at Suffolk University Theatre
The 2014-2015 Season
By: - Sep 11th, 2014The Modern Theatre at Suffolk University announces the programming lineup for its 2014-2015 season, featuring conversation, film, and new and classic plays.
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